Liberty Branch Library Courtyard

Client: Delaware County District Library

Location: Delaware, Ohio

Two exterior reading gardens.
Designed to visually and functionally connect the indoors with the outdoors.

Interesting Fact: This central courtyard and covered porch is part of the new 42,500sf Liberty Township Branch Library.

At the heart of SHP’s plan is a central courtyard space that provides a quiet outdoor reading area, while simultaneously bringing daylight into many of the internal spaces.

"This project connects two of the firm’s great passions: reimagining the heart of a community and establishing connections to nature. We can't wait to bring this project to life."

– Jeffrey Sackenheim, Vice President of Architecture, SHP

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